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Graphic Designer - Produced Print & Digital Graphics
Houston, TX
Mar 2011 - Present (13 years 9 months)
Designed marketing deliverables for the 5 locations and 23 departments in the organization
Implemented corporate graphic standards in all marketing materials to maintain brand integrity and consistency
Worked within a project management system to prioritize and handle multiple responsibilities while meeting strict deadlines with the ability to work under minimum supervision
Completed over 1,400 projects including logos, books, billboards, brochures, conference materials, event graphics, weekly worship guides, workbooks, tshirts
Handled edits quickly in an environment where projects receive many edits and required
fast turnaround
Demonstrated an ability to consult with internal clients and provide them with creative options
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Freelance Designer - Interior Book Design & Layout. Consultant for Cover Design
Manning, IA
Jun 2012 - Jan 2013 (7 months)
Book cover design consultation
Design and page layout for a 251 page parenting book including a topical index
Demonstrated an understanding of the target audiences and ability to design for them
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Freelance Designer - Signage
Houston, TX
May 2012 - Oct 2012 (5 months)
Created aesthetic 2-D & 3-D graphics for wayfinding and environmental signage
Generated production drawings in scale with half-views, side-views, dimension lines, specification callouts and production notes
Practiced good client service
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Graphic Designer - Produced Print Design & Signage
Houston, TX
May 2008 - Mar 2011 (2 years 10 months)
Involved in projects from initial concept to final production
Conceptualized and drafted ideas for original signage and environmental graphics
Maintained design cohesiveness, project objectives and brand recognition
Delivered projects on time and in budget
Increased sales. Clients initiated 13 new projects based on my designs
Coordinated in-house creative exercises, educational training and team building activities
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Print Shop Intern
Pensacola, FL
Sep 2005 - May 2006 (8 months)
Gained diverse experience in prepress and offset printing
Prepared overlay and laminated proofs